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State Assembly Votes To Delay Fracking for Two Years

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The New York State Assembly has voted to keep high volume hydraulic fracturing out of the state for another two years. Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver says a two-year moratorium will allow for more study on the process, including research into health side effects. Silver says... Read More.

Civilian Patrols a Possibility in Binghamton

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After early resistance from the Binghamton Police at the idea of using civilians to help patrol the streets, a few new proposals might get approval. The Binghamton City Council has been fighting to get more eyes on the streets, and some of the people of... Read More.

Sentence Upheld in Scalding of Toddler

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The sentence for a Town of Dickinson man who pleaded guilty to putting a toddler in scalding hot water has been upheld. Christopher Chisholm was sentenced to four years in prison in June of 2011 after he pled guilty to assault in the second degree. Chisholm... Read More.

Tioga County Makes Recycling Easier

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Tioga County has now made it easier to recycle. There's no longer any need to sort out your recyclables, as you can you just place them all together in your bin. They will then be picked up in what appears to be a garbage... Read More.

Tioga Downs Receives Tax Abatement Approval

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Local officials met last night to decide whether or not they will grant a tax abatement package which would allow Tioga Downs to construct a six-story hotel and convention center. The Tioga county Industrial Development Agency's Board of Directors considered a resolution which would authorize... Read More.

Water Rate Increase Approved in Johnson City

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Johnson City trustees have approved a water rate increase which will take effect next month. The water rate in Johnson City has been a flat rate for the past seven years, and many officials believe it has led to a mounting debt of almost... Read More.

Greenman Senior Center May Be Re-Purposed

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The empty Greenman Senior Center in Binghamton could be bought and re-purposed. The building has been vacant since the heating and cooling system collapsed in the Fall of 2011. On Monday, the City Council passed a resolution to sell the building to "Opportunities for... Read More.

Barton Man Arrested for Harassment

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Tioga County Sheriff's Deputies have arrested a Barton man. 26-year-old Joshua Vanderpool of Old Barton Road was arrested on Friday and charged with Harassment according to a press release. This charge resulted from a domestic incident where Vanderpool allegedly punched the victim several... Read More.

Motocross Track Draws Crowd to Town Board meeting

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A debate over a motocross track drew a full crowd to the Owego Town Board meeting. For nearly two hours Tuesday, residents headed to the microphone during the public comment period over whether trustees will issue the track a special permit. The owner... Read More.

Local Companies Affected by Sequester Cuts

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The federal government's $85 billion in spending cuts may soon be felt close to home. Local defense companies in particular may be severely impacted by the cuts, as half of the $85 billion comes as slashes to military and defense spending. BAE Systems, a... Read More.

Candor Man Arrested for Threatening EMS Personnel

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The Tioga County Sheriff's Office is reporting an incident involving emergency medical responders in Candor. 44-year-old James Rice of Stowell Avenue in Candor was arrested after he allegedly threatened Candor EMS personnel with a knife after a disagreement. The incident happened on Sunday February,... Read More.

Newark Valley Man Arrested

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A Newark Valley man has been arrested for holding a woman against her will, and endangering the welfare of a child. 27-year-old Randy Cottrill Jr. was arrested by Tioga County Sheriff's Deputies after allegedly disabling the residence’s telephone while a female subject attempted to dial... Read More.
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